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• Jeff "

  
  Sequel to the first Paradise Lost film is yet another powerful eye opening documentary that sheds even more light on the West Memphis 3 case who were accused of murder. The film takes a look five years after the events of the first film, and how things are progressing for the three… More
  Sequel to the first Paradise Lost film is yet another powerful eye opening documentary that sheds even more light on the West Memphis 3 case who were accused of murder. The film takes a look five years after the events of the first film, and how things are progressing for the three men accused of the heinous crimes. This film brings to light even more doubt on the guilt of the WM3. This is a brilliantly constructed documentary and a phenomenal follow-up to the first film. Paradise Lost 2 makes you ask more questions upon seeing it. The film manages to show even more proof of the boy's innocence in the crimes they were convicted in, and how the judiciary system is flawed. I really liked the film, and thought it was a poignant, disturbing film that now shows the WM3 were innocent, and how people have come to rally and support them in the plight for clearing their names. Directors Sinofsky and Berlinger direct a strong film, and this sequel along with the first is among the best documentaries ever filmed. If you are interested in crime documentaries, and have seen the first film, then watch this one. This sequel raises new questions and brings to light a possible new suspect. I thought it was pretty interesting and quite frankly likely that there was a suspect that was directly implicated in the tragedy. As a whole this is a well made film that exposes some great holes in the judiciary system. For people who enjoy documentaries, this film is a must. This film expands what the first film did and gives us even more detail on the case and presents us with even more facts for the viewer to make up his own mind.

• Anthony L

  
  It was always going to be hard to match the impact that the first film had but then this is more of an update of events. The real problem the film makers had was that far less people were willing to talk to them and they were banned from filming inside the courts. Instead, they… More
  It was always going to be hard to match the impact that the first film had but then this is more of an update of events. The real problem the film makers had was that far less people were willing to talk to them and they were banned from filming inside the courts. Instead, they concentrate on the West Memphis 3 supporters and the only parent of the decided willing to participate, John Mark Byers. It actually turns into the John Mark Byers show for most of the film, but then he is probably one of the most fascinating (not to mention disturbing) people ever to appear on screen. His involvement into the murders is questioned but now with hindsight, you can see how he was suspected and accused with the same lack of evidence and discrimination as the WM3. I suppose the only issue with this film is that it is now out of date as a lot has happened and I've read about the case and what has happened since. It's still a great reference though, as is the first film. The third and final instalment will be coming out soon, I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, so I'll just recommended you see these two films first and then do some research. For me though, the best moment was when the Free the 3 members calmly and intelligently ripped the media to pieces. I don't want to spoil it for anyone that hasn't seen it, so I'll leave it at that. See these films soon if you haven't already!

• familiar s

  
  Appreciate the execution. There's not much matter, yet it succeeds to keep the show going. While I was able to see it all coming and found it overtly predictable, I still wasn't bored by it (well, for enough of the part). Close enough to its prequel. On a side-note, if… More
  Appreciate the execution. There's not much matter, yet it succeeds to keep the show going. While I was able to see it all coming and found it overtly predictable, I still wasn't bored by it (well, for enough of the part). Close enough to its prequel. On a side-note, if you're in the US of A, if something suspicious happens to you that may amount to a crime, don't let go of the situation & report it/write a book on it. It might as well be the next blockbuster/bestseller by disaster. Crime sells big time. Just killing ;-) Pardon the typos, whether or not intentional. But if it's intentional, it can't....... Have it as you please.

• Luke B

  
  The first film was so successful at causing doubt that a lot of restrictions were placed on this second film. Now only one parent of the murdered boys is willing to take part, no footage is allowed to be recorded in court, and the attorneys of two of the accused will not be… More
  The first film was so successful at causing doubt that a lot of restrictions were placed on this second film. Now only one parent of the murdered boys is willing to take part, no footage is allowed to be recorded in court, and the attorneys of two of the accused will not be interviewed. As such, this film has to struggle to find more things to detail, and also has less scope than the original. This film is mostly about saying that it could have been somebody else. They find reported teeth marks on one of bodies, which some experts argue aren't teeth marks and some say that they are. All this means is that how can we trust "experts" when they argue with each other. A lot of focus is placed on John Mark Byers. Here is a man that comes off as mentally unstable, has a violent and drug filled past, lies (or is at least very confused) about aspects of his life. How can you tell three different stories about how you lost your teeth? I mean really different stories. It's aggravating that somebody with such a poor grasp on reality cannot even consider the boys' innocence (I've read that now he does). His wife dies due to undetermined causes and still he is less of a subject than the three boys. Again, this film isn't about who did it, only that it may not have been these boys, and there is no real evidence to suggest that it was. I'm glad these guys are now out of jail, and hope Berlinger and others will continue their investigations to find the real killers, even if that just means finding proof that it was these boys.

• Stella D

  
  for anyone who hasn't heard: the west memphis 3 were freed today. not a total victory but at least they can get on with what's left of their lives. the real crime is the state never seriously investigated anyone else in the case and now considers it closed so the… More
  for anyone who hasn't heard: the west memphis 3 were freed today. not a total victory but at least they can get on with what's left of their lives. the real crime is the state never seriously investigated anyone else in the case and now considers it closed so the murderers will most likely never be known. and there's an excellent chance that without the media pressure brought about by this hbo film series they'd still be in prison, one of them on death row. a third part to the series is currently being recut to include a somewhat happier ending. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-west-memphis-3-20110820,0,5874148.story

• Jason S

  
  This is a good follow up to the original film about the case. We see the people standing their ground that these young men killed the kids and even more people coming to the defense of the men .<br/>We are given more information about the crime and how ill prepared the defense… More
  This is a good follow up to the original film about the case. We see the people standing their ground that these young men killed the kids and even more people coming to the defense of the men .<br/>We are given more information about the crime and how ill prepared the defense was to help defend these boys. As new and old defenders press on we see even bigger holes appear in the case.<br/>I would like to see another follow up to this case as the boys are still locked up and still trying to clear their name. New DNA evidence has come out that does not match the defendants and the most vocal parent of the slain children has now come out and said that he does not think that these boys committed the murders.

• Daniel P

  
  An extraordinary, shocking and disturbing documentary that follows up from the fist film. A case where three teenagers convicted of a crime without a shred of tangible evidence is called even further into question as new evidence brought to light is completely ignored, whilst the… More
  An extraordinary, shocking and disturbing documentary that follows up from the fist film. A case where three teenagers convicted of a crime without a shred of tangible evidence is called even further into question as new evidence brought to light is completely ignored, whilst the probable perpetrator takes every possible opportunity to wax lyrical about the case, his personal history and his movements, each time with a different, contradictory and conflicting story, bile spilling from his mouth. Meanwhile, the Memphis Three remain in jail, one on death row who alleges being repeatedly abused and raped. I am truly angry. A masterpiece film documenting a huge miscarriage of justice. Justice for all, unless you wear black and listen to heavy metal.

• Grifty G

  
  Although it has some great stuff in it, this film suffers as the middle film, in that it doesn't have a real conclusion, the way parts 1 and 3 do, and much of the film is made up of scenes from part 1, and a lot of on screen text to tell you what's been happening since the… More
  Although it has some great stuff in it, this film suffers as the middle film, in that it doesn't have a real conclusion, the way parts 1 and 3 do, and much of the film is made up of scenes from part 1, and a lot of on screen text to tell you what's been happening since the first film. Basically it sheds more doubt on their guilt, and shows how the first film has impacted the case. This becomes a little bit of a showcase for Mark Byers in some ways, which is entertaining for sure, but ultimately this has the least amount of substance, and is the weakest of the 3 Paradise Lost films. SPOILER: To hand it to the filmmakers though, I think much of the reason this film was made and released was because Damien was about to run out of appeals back in 2000, and they were trying to drum up more support for his and the other 2 boys. Which I think they did, and Damien probably would have been executed by Arkansas by this time if not for these movies. So for that reason alone, I think it's heart is in the right place. But as far as the bulk of the story of these three teenagers, Parts 1 and 3 have it pretty much covered.

• Christopher B

  
  Maybe I've gotten more cynical in the years since I watched the first film, but I don't necessarily believe the boys as much in this one. However, if they are indeed innocent this is a real tragedy. Plus, for all the arguing Berlinger brings up about the boys being… More
  Maybe I've gotten more cynical in the years since I watched the first film, but I don't necessarily believe the boys as much in this one. However, if they are indeed innocent this is a real tragedy. Plus, for all the arguing Berlinger brings up about the boys being scapegoated, I sometimes feel he's not above scapegoating people himself.

• Eduardo C

  
  As haunting as its predecessor, this is less a sequel and more an extension of the original documentary. Not much has changed here: the west memphis 3 are still in prison, one of them is still on death row, and the most likely suspect is still parading around, being an ass, coming up… More
  As haunting as its predecessor, this is less a sequel and more an extension of the original documentary. Not much has changed here: the west memphis 3 are still in prison, one of them is still on death row, and the most likely suspect is still parading around, being an ass, coming up with key pieces of evidence which he claims to have 'found' while the authorities oiffhandedly dismiss them, and getting away with it, scot free. To be seen immediately after "Paradise Lost; The Child Muirders at Robin Hood Hills".

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